A celebration of the PlayStation Network’s exclusive content. That’s the peppy party-theme Sony is going with this entire October as the “Only On PSN” event gets it start in this week’s new update to the PlayStation Network. Every week two new PSN exclusives out of the total eight, the likes of which look all so yummy, will be given their time to shine and for PlayStation Plus subscribers, a 20% discount on any title the first week of their availability.

Now hold onto your butts for this one folks — not only are exclusive PSN games the focus for October, but also rare classic games from the PlayStation 2! Does mean the future of PS2 emulation is upon the PlayStation 3 nation, the day many a star-crossed gamer wished for when backwards compatibility was silently removed from the PS3? Sadly, I can’t give that answer now, but let’s pray to the mighty gaming gods to be so.

Starting this week (so excited!!!) five PlayStation 2 rarities will be at your buying disposal for 10 space bucks each; the titles being God Hand, GrimGrimoire, Maximo, Odin Sphere and Ring of Red. Good gravy — it’s gonna be wicked difficult not to waste a lot of money this month, yet thankfully (or cruelly?), Sony is giving PSN customers added incentive to do so by giving $10 credit for November to anyone who spends more than $60 in October. Well, there goes this month’s paycheck…

What else this week? Hmm, there’s the release of Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition ($29.99, without the 25% off discount for PS+ users), remember last week was the release of Code Veronica, and NBA Jam: On Fire Edition — you know what, just get on with the list, because I’ll be here all day if I have to explain all there fantastic stuff this week on the PlayStation Network. I could be doing better things, like reading up on my Castlevania knowledge with our 25th birthday tribute to the popular Konami series.

PlayStation Plus

Free PSN Games & DLC

Costume Quest – 10/4

Elemental Monster – 10/4

Free Minis

1000 Tiny Claws

Speedball 2

Free PS one Classics

Warhawk

Full Game Trails

Resident Evil 5

Shift 2 Unleashed

Discounted Games

Eufloria – 20% off –

Explodemon! – 30% off

Tales From Space: About a Blob – 40% off

Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition – 25% off

Elemental Monster Online Card Game Booster Box DLC – 50% off

Avatars

Lost Planet 2 Avatar Bundle (2O Avatars)- PS Plus Exclusive ($1.99)

Media

Qore Episode 41 – October Early Access

PlayStation 3

1-year Premium membership to Call of Duty ELITE, the online service that transforms your multiplayer experience. Includes access to Premium features and all Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 downloadable content. Pre-order to get Founder status and the exclusive Call of Duty ELITE Theme!
File Size: 2.86 MB (Theme)

A team of US scientists makes a frightening discovery on an island in the South China Sea. A massive alien ship reveals itself and now the US and North Korea must join forces to battle the alien menace through tropical jungle and into the heart of the alien ship for the ultimate Zero G showdown.
File size 2.96 GB

NBA Jam On Fire Edition ($14.99)

HE’S ON FIRE! NBA JAM: On Fire Edition from EA SPORTS is heating up and now available for download.
File size 859 MB

Experience “Eufloria”, an addictive game of space exploration, strategy and conquest, plant growth and bio mechanical evolution! Explore a beautifully realized universe in a game that is unique and compelling.
File size 222 MB

Sega Bass Fishing ($9.99)

Explore the exciting sport of bass fishing! Motor out to eight different fishing locations to catch the biggest and baddest bass possible! Start off as an amateur, and work your way up to the pros in the Masters Classic tournament. Get hooked!
File size 399 MB

Space Channel 5 Part 2 ($9.99)

Meet Ulala, the grooviest reporter in the galaxy! Help her get the scoop on an unidentified Dance Troupe that has captured thousands of people and is forcing them to dance! Will you be able to free the hostages, and uncover who’s behind the kidnappings all while bustin’ groovy moves to sweet beats?
File size 1.55 GB

Game Demos

Eufloria Demo

Experience “Eufloria”, an addictive game of space exploration, strategy and conquest, plant growth and bio mechanical evolution! Explore a beautifully realized universe in a game that is unique and compelling.
File size 222MB

Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 Demo 2

Be one of the first to experience the awesome PES2012, with this complete demo version. Try new Teammate Control, Active AI system, and Off the Ball Control.
File size 1.56 GB

Add-on Game Content

NBA Jam On Fire Edition – Time Is Money Pack ($4.99)

We all know that Time is Money. That’s why we’ll let you save some time by giving you every Legend, Mascot, Privilege, 12+ Special Teams, and oh yeah, 10,000 JAM BUCKS to spend. Make sure you check out JAM CENTRAL to see all the goodies you’ve unlocked, and spend some of those Jam Bucks
File size 1.92 MB

Portal 2: Peer Review (Free)

Peer Review is the FREE first DLC for Portal 2, the year’s most brain-bending action-adventure game. Featuring a devious new co-op track that continues the story of Atlas, Peabody and GLaDOS, the DLC also includes both single and multiplayer challenge modes, plus leaderboards so you can compare your portal placement and time scores with the Portal community.
File size: 1.35 GB

Qore Episode 41 – October 2011
In October’s Episode 41 of Qore, Presented by the PlayStation Network Veronica Belmont enters the treacherous streets of Batman: Arkham City, heads for the front lines in Battlefield 3, enters the mind of Double Fine’s creative genius Tim Schafer, and uses the Move in five brand new experiences.

PSone Classics

CHRONO TRIGGER ($9.99)

File size 282 MB

PlayStation 2 Classics

Odin Sphere ($9.99)

Step into the middle of a war between five nations and use your Psypher to gain supremacy in this Action RPG!
File size: 3.28 GB

Maximo: Ghosts To Glory ($9.99)

Take on the role of the young knight Maximo as he teams up with the Grim Reaper in an attempt to save his beloved Sophia and defeat evil Achille.
File size: 713 MB

GRIMgRiMoiRe ($9.99)

Lillet Blan woke up one day to find everyone in her prestigious magic school dead. Follow her quest to find the reasoning behind everyone’s death and how to prevent it from happening to others in this beautiful RTS.
File size: 1.33 GB

Ring of Red ($9.99)

Take on an alternate history in this thrilling turn-based strategy game!
File size: 580 MB

God Hand ($9.99)

Give danger a hand in God Hang! Become a larger than life hero who has been given ultimate power!
File size: 1.48 GB